The body fluids (such as Jing, Shen, and Jin-Ye), the qi and blood are the fundamental substances that are essential for life. They can be nourished by the use of herbs and are interrelated. e.g. Herbs that norish and tonify blood - They also help to norish Qi. Read More

The seven emotions that the Chinese physicians commonly refer to are: Joy, Fright, Anger, Worry, Sorrow, Fear, and Grief. These psychological factors, if in excess, can cause disease and ill-health. Read More

Similar to the theory of yin-yang, the theory of five elements metal (金), wood (木), water (水) , fire (火), earth (土) is used to interpret the relationship between the physiology and pathology of the human body and the natural environment. Read More

To stay healthy, we have to maintain yin and yang balance in our meals. Too many yin foods can cause yang deficiency or yin excess, while too many yang foods may mean the opposite imbalances arise. Read More

In traditional Chinese medicine theory, everything in creation is categorised into yin and yang (i.e. vital essence & vital energy). The interaction of yin and yang induces changes and causes life on earth to proliferate. Yin & yang complement each other. Read More